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Written question asked by Gareth Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fertilisers: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made in response to the increase in fertiliser prices paid by livestock farmers since January 2025; and what support is being made available to those farmers.

Answer

The Government is aware of the current price increase for fertiliser due to the conflict in the Gulf. Defra is working closely with industry and farmers to understand risks and issues, and options for action where needed. We have provided guidance to support farmers to use fertilisers more efficiently such as the nutrient management planning tool and promoting AHDB guidance to help farmers use fertilisers more profitably.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2256
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Fertilisers Prices Livestock industry
Link
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